NC State has quite a few players that rank in the Top-10 in the ACC heading into their matchup against rival UNC tomorrow.
Redshirt Graduate Senior Quarterback Ryan Finley leads the ACC in passing yards per game (318), total offense per game (321.1), completion percentage (68.2), and touchdown passes (21). He also ranks 2nd in passing efficiency rating (153).
The last time a Wolfpack quarterback led the ACC in passing yards: Mike Glennon (2012 – 4,031)
The last time a Wolfpack quarterback led the ACC in touchdown passes: Russell Wilson (2010 – 28)
The last time a Wolfpack quarterback led the ACC in completion percentage: Philip Rivers (2003 – 72%)
The last time a Wolfpack quarterback led the ACC in total offense: Russell Wilson (2010 – 3,998)
The last time a Wolfpack quarterback led the ACC in passing efficiency rating: Russell Wilson (2008 – 133.9)
Junior Wide Receiver Kelvin Harmon leads the ACC in receiving yards per game (106.5), and ranks 2nd in receptions per game (7.2), and 7th in all-purpose yards per game (106.5). Redshirt Junior Wide Receiver Jakobi Meyers leads the ACC in receptions per game (7.7) and ranks 3rd in receiving yards per game (83.8).
The last time a Wolfpack receiver led the ACC in receiving yards: Jerricho Cotchery (2003 – 1,369)
The last time a Wolfpack receiver led the ACC in receptions per game: Jerricho Cotchery (2003 – 6.6)
Redshirt Graduate Senior Linebacker Germaine Pratt is 2nd in the ACC in tackles per game (9.8), and 7th in sacks per game (0.6). Redshirt Junior Defensive End James Smith-Williams is tied with Pratt for 7th in sacks per game (0.6).
The last time a Wolfpack defender led the ACC in tackles: Levar Fisher (2000 – 163/14.8)
Senior Running Back Reggie Gallaspy is 3rd in the ACC in scoring (TD’s) per game (7.2), 4th in rushing touchdowns (11), and 8th in scoring per game (7.2).
Freshman Place Kicker Chris Dunn ranks 2nd in the ACC in field goals per game (1.8), 2nd in field goal percentage (85.7), 2nd in scoring (kick) per game (9.3), 3rd overall in scoring (9.3).
Senior Punter AJ Cole ranks 3rd in the ACC in yards per punt (42.6).
Junior Cornerback Nick McCloud ranks 10th in passes defended per game (0.88).